An angel tells the barren wife of Manoach, that she will mother a child who will be Nazarite, and will begin to deliver Israel from the hands of the Philistines.
Judges ch. 12 v.5-15 Shibolet, Wrapping Up Yiftach, the Hidden Judges
02/04/2026 | 22 mins.
We examine the "Shibolet" test, Yiftach's reign and burial, and the short description of succeeding judges.
Judges ch.12 v.1-6 Effraim's Challenge and Yiftach's Revenge
26/03/2026 | 21 mins.
After returning from war, Yiftach is confronted by the tribe of Effraim, who threatens to burn his house down because he didn't call on them when he went to battle against Amon
Judges ch.11 Yiftach’s Oath Through the Eyes of Chazal
18/03/2026 | 19 mins.
We look at what our sages teach us concerning Yiftach and his ill-fated vow
Judges ch.11 v.25-40 Yiftach's Oath
12/03/2026 | 20 mins.
Yiftach makes a reckless oath on his way to battle with the Amonites
The Bible is the foundation of Judaism. Unfortunately, as a result of our long exile, it has been neglected. Jewish studies today usually revolve around the oral traditions like the Talmud, and the Bible is left on the shelf. The Jews wrote it, and the gentiles read it. The fact is, only by studying Tanach can one can learn authentic Jewish concepts - nationalism, leadership, redemption, Eretz Yisrael, war, vengeance.... Through the David's, Saul's, Jonathan's, and other dynamic figures in the Bible, we reveal how a Jew conducted himself in the land of Israel before the exile.